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Surprisingly… they could. In fact, the United State government conceivably could make college free, without spending a penny more on education. The Department of Education, in their most recent statistics, calculates that Americans spend about 62.5 billion dollars per year at public schools on tuition. The New America Foundation says …
Earlier this week I received an email from a couple who was concerned that they would not be able to continue to fund their daughter’s college education. Their situation looks like this: Daughter attends a large public school Both parents have masters degrees Their home is paid off They need …
When the first student loan bill shows up, it can be a scary and/or stressful time, but if you make smart decisions now, you can save yourself a lot of grief in the future. How was my bill determined? Some of you may be thinking that your bill was much …
With the spread of information about the growing student loan debt problem in the United States, programs have sprung up in many unexpected places to help students and graduates pay off their debt. Two of these programs that you should be on the lookout for are assistance programs through your …
Paying off debt can seem like an impossible task sometimes. It doesn’t matter whether it is student loans, credit card bills or a mortgage. When you see a huge number on a bill and think about the many years it will take you to make it a zero, it is …
Depression is a disease that affects millions of people in the United States, can be difficult to detect, and can affect every aspect of one’s life. According to the Mayo Clinic, Depression often begins in the teens, 20s or 30s. The National Institute of Health studies show that about 30% …
When one thinks about wedded bliss, many happy thoughts come to mind. To the super frugal, one of the benefits of marriage is the tax advantages. However, for anyone with student loans who is planning on getting married or already married, it is important to think about your student loans. …
The best and most efficient way to pay off your student loans is to never get them. Americans owe over one trillion dollars on their student loans. If you want to be able to graduate without going broke, here are five tips that will each save you thousands of dollars. …
Jess and I have exchanged many emails regarding her issues with Sallie Mae. She told me that she reached such a point of desperation, that she actually sent a letter to her Congressman pleading for help. Much to my surprise, her Congressman actually helped! He sent a letter to Sallie …
Student loan consolidation has many advantages. Consolidating your debt can lower your payments, lower your interest rate, and even improve your credit score. However, not all student loan consolidation is created equal, and if you are not careful, you can get burned. Here are some tips to keep in mind …
